Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1887-08-26

thief or something else as badr' And -
the dog is purchased for good price,
dressed in everything expensive, fed on the
fat of the land and mOurned sincerely
when it dies.
There is little man who lives in one Of
the short streets on the West Side, over a
large livery stable, and he earns an excel
lent living by cutting and fitting dog
clothes. He keeps stock Of fine broad
cloths, silks, braids, bright buttons and
other necessaries on hand, and seWs away
from morning till nigh on the curious lit
tie garments:
ago." he said, "and after became so lame
with the rheumatism that | couldn't be a
cOachman or butler any more. took TO
this trade. My customers are the best
people in the CITY. both on the North and
oouth Sides, as we'll as on the West Side
this was said with great pride-"and
have made coats for some of the most cost
ly dogs. Only yesterday there was lady
in here who wanted me to make a prOmC-
made jacket of hunter's-green and scarlet
for her little black and tan. lie only
weighs pound and half and cost $500,
she told me-"
The jacket for this minute specimen of
played. 1t measured just six inches long,
and was lined with scarlet silk, tiny gold
buttons fastening the straps of dark green.
This article of wearing apparel was TO cost
the black and tan's mistress just SIS, and
was counted very reasonable at that price.
Another coat made for a large pug was OF
fawn cloth, embroidered in pale blue silk,
and had tiny pockets which were for his
handkerchief and candies. We were shown
little smoking caps with tassels which we
were assured were worn by many dogs at
home, curious little blankets of plush and
velvet cloth and silk rich wrought in silk,
and even little white nightcaps, which are
worn by delicate pet dogs during cold
weather
But the most unique articles were little
overshocs. Yes, real overshoes made to fit
the feet, and worn on muddy days by dogs
of high degree. These were nicely lined
with downy cloth, and held about the
ankle by little elastic bands, and cost from
80 cents to So pair.
Dog collars are so varied nowadays that
it is difficult for one to make choice. For
mastitfs and St. Bernards, collies and New
foundlands, the large leather straps COW
cred with brass or silver nails, and fasten-
ing by a silver buckle are the most
fashionable. These cost anywhere from
81 up, but when silver paddock or lit
tie flask or barrel is added, they are much
more expensive. Then there are the little
linked silver and gold collarettes for small
dogs, bands of plush and velvet, and ones of
gold set with precious stones. About dozen
dogs in town possesses these latter kind,
and are. of course, very vain of them.
Silver bangles for black pOodles have been
in vogue for three or four years, but most
dogs do not appreciate them.
Regular dog baskets of willow-ware are
sold IN all the large furniture and fancy
stores, and are generlly furnished with
bright colOred mat of shcepskin. These
cost from two dollars to twenty dellars, and
when ornamented with bow Of ribbon
make a pretty piece of furniture for
room.
What with the doctors bills, medicine,
expensive clothing and feeding, it takes
large amount to keep a pet dog. Very few
women who own one spend less than 500
a year on them, and the majority many
times that amount.